Colorado Adventure Love Session with an Adorable Black Cat

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Kristen, Charlton & their cat Boots love going on Camping adventures, and wanted to incorporate that into their session. We traveled up to Ward, Colorado to do a authentic session of what they do while they camp.

How did you meet?

We met in college at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth KS during our 5th year, once both of us were finished with college sports (she – soccer, he – basketball). Charlton asked me (Kristen) on a date and while reluctant at first I finally agreed after witnessing him present in class – after witnessing the confidence, knowledge, and passion displayed I was hooked! We soon enjoyed our first date at the Kempee Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown KC and the rest was history.

What is your proposal story?

Early in our relationship we took a road trip from Kansas City, KS to San Jose, CA and spent one night in a little cabin in the Sawtooth Mountains. We fell in love with the lodge/location and further in love with each other. Two years later we planned a trip back to the Sawtooth Lodge in Grandjean ID this time to stay for a few days. The night we arrived, after cooking a delicious meal on our camp stove and enjoying the sunset from our porch, Charlton asked me to take a walk to look at the stars. He began to talk about life and love and ended up on one knee. I remember thinking “maybe he’s tying his shoe” but as he reached into his pocket it felt like my heart would beat right out of my chest! He opened the little box from Denver local healer, Miro Jewelers, and turned on his headlamp – I know my jaw dropped as the light sparkled on my new fav accessory. He asked me to spend forever with him and I could not wait to say, “yes!” It was the perfect moment and our cat, Puss in Boots, was also there for the magic as we were walking him on the leash!

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The Leave No Trace Seven Principles are the bedrock of the Leave No Trace program. They provide guidance to enjoy our natural world in a sustainable way that avoids human-created impacts. The principles have been adapted so they can be applied in your backyard or your backcountry.

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